US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Winners, Losers and Highlights from Thursday's Bracket

On Thursday, Taylor Fritz coasted to a straight-set win over Mattia Bellucci to reach the third round at the US Open for the fourth straight year.

In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova in three sets, while Madison Keys staved off five match points to defeat Anna Bondar in a thriller.

From match analysis to tomorrow's schedule, we've got you covered below.

Karen Khachanov def. No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

No. 9 Taylor Fritz def. Mattia Bellucci, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1

No. 21 Luciano Darderi def. Dalibor Svrcina, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4

No. 24 Francisco Cerundolo def. Jan-Lennard Struff, 5-7, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3

Taylor Fritz cruised to victory on Thursday.

The 2024 US Open finalist played drop sets just two games against Mattia Bellucci.

From the get-go, it was evident that Bellucci lacked the power to challenge the American.

Fritz won 29 of 34 points on his first serve and recorded 28 winners, compared to just 22 unforced errors.

The third round of the US Open begins Friday on ESPN, with all matches also being available on ESPN Unlimited.

Below, you can find Thursday's schedule:

Daniil Medevdev (7) vs. Arthur Rinderknech (26)

Alexander Bublik (15) vs. Tommy Paul (20)

Tomas Martin Etcheverry (27) vs. Mariano Navone

Jiri Lehecka (18) vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

Frances Tiafoe (11) vs. Valentin Vacherot (22)

Match of the Day: Ben Shelton (8) vs. Denis Shapovalov

On Friday, Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov will face off in a highly anticipated match.

Shelton enters the third round after defeating the always dangerous Hubert Hurkacz, while Shapovalov cruised past Luca Van Assche.

Shelton has won all four of the previous encounters of the pairs, but these have all been close matches.

Friday's duel is expected to be no different.

Shelton enters as the clear favorite considering his current form and momentum.

If Shapovalov can find his aggressive tennis early, he has what it takes to pull off the upsets.

However, the match could hinge on his mental fortitude and any lapses in concentration.

Consider this: just last month Shapovalov had Spaniard sensation Rafael Jodar on the ropes at the Cincinnati Open, up 5-1 in the final set, before losing six straight games.

Shelton should be able to do just enough with the crowd behind him.

Prediction: No. 8 Ben Shelton def. Denis Shapovalov in 4 sets

No. 8 Iga Swiatek def. Nadia Podoroska, 6-3, 6-2

No. 10 Amanda Anisimova def. Lilli Tagger, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1

No. 13 Naomi Osaka def. Katerina Siniakova, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1

No. 17 Alexandra Eala def. Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4

No. 22 Madison Keys def. Anna Bondar, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (5)

No. 23 Elise Mertens def. Maria Timofeeva, 6-2, 7-6 (5)

No. 24 Anastasia Potapova def. Leolia Jeanjean, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3

No. 25 Marie Bouzkova def. Harriet Dart, 6-2, 6-2

Iga Swiatek was dominant in her straight-set win over Nadia Podoroska.

The six-time major champion won 77 percent of points on her serve while playing a stellar return game.

Then there was her signature consistency, as she committed just 14 unforced errors.

In other action, Naomi Osaka narrowly defeated Katerina Siniakova in three sets.

The former world No. 1 needed just over 30 minutes to take the first set, appearing poised for a routine win.

In the second set, Siniakova raised her level, matching Osaka's aggression to force a third set.

In the third set, Osaka used her heavy serve and baseline aggression to avoid what would have been a massive upset.

The best match of the day was at Stadium 17, where Madison Keys saved five match points to win a three-set thriller against Anna Bondar.

Trailing 5-2 in the third set, Keys won four straight games before relying on her aggression and experience in a 10-point tie-breaker to pull off the houdini act.

Sorana Cirstea (16) vs. Jasmine Paolini (19)

Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Kamilla Rakhimova

Marta Kostyuk (11) vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova (18)

Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Leylah Fernandez (31)

Karolina Muchova (7) vs. Emma Navarro (26)

Match of the Day: Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Leylah Fernandez (31)

Jessica Pegula enters the third round of the US Open as one of the top contenders for the title.

The 32-year-old has breezed through her first two matches, dominating with her first serve and showcasing remarkable consistency.

However, the competition is about to intensify, with former US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez up next.

Since reaching the 2021 US Open final, Fernandez has only made it to the Round of 16 at a major once, but she has been playing impressive tennis recently and could pose a serious challenge for Pegula.

Still, considering Pegula's outstanding form this summer, she appears well positioned to advance to the Round of 16.

Prediction: No. 3 Jessica Pegula def. No. 31 Leylah Fernandez in 2 sets